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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern’s sorority quad. A recent IPR study reported that women in sororities experience a conflict between their feminist values and the realities of the Greek system.

Students describe their experience rushing for Greek life

January 14, 2020

Students coming back from winter break found themselves busy caught in the midst of transitioning back to school and beginning the rush process, as formal recruitment took place during the first two weeks...

Elizabeth Sperti, left, at an Associated Student Government Senate meeting. The ASG parliamentarian helped strike a bargain between the Greek caucus and Senate leadership.

ASG officials and Greek councils strike deal to significantly reduce Greek representation within ASG Senate

May 28, 2019
A new proposal would significantly reduce the number of Senate seats within the Associated Student Government apportioned to the four Greek councils on campus from 10 to four.
The Sigma Chi house. The fraternity’s February suspension was lifted in March.

Sigma Chi’s suspension lifted by national headquarters

April 4, 2019

The temporary suspension on Northwestern’s chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity has been lifted by their national headquarters. “As a chapter, we’re glad to be back to our normal status and functioning...

The Sigma Chi house. The fraternity was suspended Tuesday by its national headquarters due to an alleged policy violation.

Sigma Chi fraternity temporarily suspended by national headquarters, currently under investigation

February 19, 2019

Northwestern’s chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity has been temporarily suspended pending an investigation by their national headquarters into alleged violations of Sigma Chi’s policies. The suspension,...

Students sit on the lawn of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s headquarters in November 2017 as part of a protest to support survivors of sexual assault. The fraternity returns to campus this fall after a contentious history.

Looking back since the University’s 2017 investigation of Sigma Alpha Epsilon

September 28, 2018

The return of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brought renewed attention to the troubles of Greek life and students’ concerns about safety on campus. The Interfraternity Council, under new leadership,...

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